PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodor UberReem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ruckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodor UberReem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

UberReem
vs
Ruckus

189 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Vitality

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodor UberReem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ruckus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruckus lands with a good body shot.
Ruckus avoids the head kick by UberReem.
Ruckus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruckus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

UberReem clinches with his opponent.
UberReem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
UberReem landing knees to the head.
Ruckus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but UberReem blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus throws a head punch that misses.
UberReem looking to throw knees to the head but Ruckus is blocking nicely.
UberReem leaning against his opponent.
UberReem looking to throw knees to the head but Ruckus is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, UberReem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruckus's brow.
UberReem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruckus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruckus lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
UberReem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
UberReem lands a knee to the body.
UberReem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruckus is defending well for now.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from UberReem as the two fighters clinch.
Ruckus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruckus misses with some punches.
Ruckus managing to block the knees to the body from UberReem.
Ruckus avoiding damage as UberReem throws knees to the body.
Ruckus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and UberReem avoids it.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruckus avoids it.
Ruckus tries to circle away but UberReem has him pinned against the cage.
Ruckus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but UberReem has him pressed against the cage.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but UberReem blocks with his arms.
Ruckus lands a shoulder strike.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but UberReem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
UberReem being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ruckus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ruckus clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
UberReem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
UberReem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
UberReem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
UberReem tries a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks it.
A short uppercut from Ruckus.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but UberReem blocks with his arms.
Ruckus trying to control the position but instead, UberReem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruckus into the cage.
UberReem struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruckus controls his hands.
UberReem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruckus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruckus misses with a knee strike.
UberReem scores with a knee to the head.
UberReem is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruckus gets an underhook and turns UberReem into the cage.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but UberReem blocks with his arms.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
UberReem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
UberReem has Ruckus pushed against the cage.
Ruckus blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for UberReem.
Ruckus wants to break the clinch but can't.
UberReem lands an elbow that stopped Ruckus in his tracks for a moment.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks with his arms.
Ruckus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus gets through UberReem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Ruckus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
UberReem throws the left hand but Ruckus avoids the punch easily.

Ruckus closes the distance and clinches.
Ruckus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but UberReem is keeping busy.
UberReem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruckus's defenses.

It looks like Johnny Ruckus has been cut.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruckus avoids it.
UberReem throws a knee to the head but misses.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus tries to stall but UberReem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
UberReem avoiding damage as Ruckus throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruckus dodges an elbow strike from UberReem.
Ruckus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ruckus misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor UberReem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Ruckus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick misses from UberReem.
UberReem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
UberReem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ruckus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
UberReem tries to clinch but Ruckus is having none of it.
UberReem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from UberReem misses its intended target.
UberReem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruckus is out of range and UberReem settles back down.
UberReem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

UberReem rushes Ruckus and presses him up against the cage.
Ruckus has a couple of punches blocked by UberReem.
Ruckus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruckus managing to block the knees to the body from UberReem.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Ruckus looking to throw knees to the head but UberReem is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus managing to block the knees to the body from UberReem.
UberReem crunches a lovely knee into Ruckus's ribcage.
Ruckus is breathing heavily.
UberReem lands an elbow inside.
UberReem lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruckus avoiding damage as UberReem throws knees to the body.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
UberReem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
UberReem lands with a right to the head.
UberReem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruckus's efforts to push away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UberReem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
UberReem scores with a knee to the head.
Ruckus takes an elbow to the temple.
UberReem blocks an elbow strike from Ruckus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, UberReem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
UberReem pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruckus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
UberReem landing knees to the body.
UberReem gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruckus takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Ruckus.
UberReem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
UberReem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
UberReem landing knees to the head.
Ruckus scores with a shot to the side of UberReem's head.
Ruckus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruckus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks with his arms.
UberReem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by UberReem.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruckus as UberReem tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus pushes UberReem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
UberReem trying to land knees to the body.
Ruckus wants to stall.
Ruckus wants to break the clinch but can't.
UberReem misses with a knee strike.
UberReem blocking some punches.
Ruckus looking to throw knees to the head but UberReem is blocking nicely.
UberReem wants to stall.
UberReem throws an elbow that misses.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but UberReem blocks it.
Ruckus takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruckus.
UberReem looking to throw knees to the head but Ruckus is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruckus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning UberReem up against the cage.

Ruckus manages to break the clinch.
UberReem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
UberReem takes a swing at Ruckus's ribcage but misses.

Ruckus moves into the clinch.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruckus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ruckus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. UberReem catches Ruckus right on the button with a cross.
UberReem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruckus circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor UberReem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Ruckus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

UberReem misses with the combination.
Johnny Ruckus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruckus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruckus throws a looping overhand right but UberReem ducks down to avoid it.
Ruckus misses with a head kick.
UberReem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruckus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruckus misses the target.
UberReem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruckus lands with a cross.

Ruckus clinches up with UberReem and pushes him back against the cage.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the head but Ruckus blocks with his arms.
Ruckus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
UberReem blocks an elbow strike.
Ruckus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruckus.
Ruckus crunches a lovely knee into UberReem's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruckus takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruckus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Ruckus breaks the clinch.
UberReem scoring well with a low kick there.

Ruckus has closed the distance and engaged UberReem in a clinch.
UberReem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruckus blocks it with crossed arms.
UberReem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruckus lands with a light punch inside.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
UberReem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruckus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruckus missing with knees to the body.
Ruckus takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UberReem with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by UberReem.
UberReem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
UberReem missing with knees to the body.
UberReem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruckus avoids it.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
UberReem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruckus lands a left hand that snaps the head of UberReem backwards.
Ruckus misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruckus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruckus lands a hook that snaps the head of UberReem backwards.
UberReem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruckus.
UberReem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruckus is keeping busy.
UberReem misses with an elbow strike.
Theodor UberReem has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UberReem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus avoids a wild elbow strike from UberReem.
UberReem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
UberReem tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruckus avoids the damage to the body.
UberReem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruckuss head.
Ruckus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruckus pushes UberReem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruckus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruckus tries to circle away but UberReem has him pinned against the cage.
Ruckus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruckus misses with a punch to the body.
Ruckus lands an uppercut.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
UberReem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruckus misses with a punch on the inside.
UberReem stalling in the clinch but Ruckus improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
UberReem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruckus looking to slow down the pace here.
UberReem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
UberReem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruckus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruckus dodges an elbow strike from UberReem.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruckus.
UberReem throws a knee to the head but misses.
UberReem connects with a knee to the head.
Theodor UberReem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruckus is trying to break free.
Ruckus has had enough of the clinch but UberReem keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Ruckus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruckus tries to stall but UberReem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
UberReem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Ruckus.
UberReem misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Theodor UberReem.
Well UberReem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodor UberReem!